Calkins: Ja Morant takes on Steph Curry — as the Grizzlies take on the world
Ja Morant is a killer — on and off the court.
Rallings, bridge activist clash at council over police residency
At stake is a possible move to take a ballot question off the ballot in November that would expand residency requirement for police and firefighters.
County Commission panel weighs MATA funding ideas
Participants at a Shelby County public transportation ad hoc committee examined a number of ways the county can find dedicated funding for MATA.
Germantown Planning Commission endorses cell tower, Thornwood hotel
Germantown's Planning Commission reviewed and endorsed Thornwood's amended outline plan Tuesday evening, allowing a second hotel. Additionally, a cell tower near Dogwood Elementary School won support.
Everything you need to know about the Iguodala-Grizzlies’ ongoing saga
What's the deal with the Grizzlies and Andre Iguodala? If you haven’t been following this on-again/off-again saga this season, here’s your chance to catch up.
Update: Elemento Neapolitan Pizzeria to close; new venture expected in the Crosstown space
Elemento will close in less than two weeks, but Crosstown's co-leader Todd Richardson hinted that the restaurant's space may not be empty for long.
‘LLJR': Four letters and a memory for Tiger forward, other players
Lance Thomas is dedicating this season to a friend who was killed in a fight in October. But the dedication spreads beyond Thomas and the Tigers.
Accustomed to change, Damonte Coxie ready for last season as Tiger
Damonte Coxie plans to continue the culture the Tigers have established through change during his redshirt senior season.
Burying children is ‘saddest thing,’ Hardaway says in touting new law
Spurred by deaths of children, local legislators pushing laws to stiffen shooting penalties.
Sheraton plans upgrade of city’s original convention center hotel, seeks tax breaks
The owners of the Sheraton convention center hotel will seek a 30-year PILOT – payment in lieu of taxes – incentive for a major renovation of the 600-room, two-tower hotel.
Wraps come off plans for new Lakeland high school
Lakeland school board members get first glimpse of high school design.
Airport hits record for origin, destination
Memphis International Airport served 4.6 million passengers in 2019, its largest number ever of passengers traveling to or from the Memphis area.
Wilco to perform at Shell Yeah! series
Levitt Shell officials are planning four ticketed benefit concerts to aid in preservation of the park.
Metro
Memphis Police Department names new assistant chief
Following the recent retirement of former Assistant Chief Don Crowe, MPD officials promoted a longtime employee to the vacant position.
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Business
City plans $55M AutoZone Park renovation, mixed-use development
The City of Memphis is planning a $55 million renovation of AutoZone Park and potential redevelopment of the area around the stadium, according to public records reviewed by The Daily Memphian.
Premium Business Memphis Record Pressing readying major expansion
Premium Health Care Methodist laid off about 1% of its workforce. Now, a new partnership will try to turn the tide.
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Sports
Three positions to follow during Memphis preseason camp
Memphis football has a variety of position battles to sort through after losing most of its production from last year’s 11-2 team.
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Food
Memphis rapper stars in new ads for Checkers, Adidas
Days after her sold-out Glo Bash at FedExForum, national and international brands are spotlighting the Memphis native.
Suburbs
Ear-resistable: Rowan to open first Tennessee store in Germantown
An earring company will open its first Tennessee location in a Germantown retail center.
Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: ‘The Naked Gun,’ ‘Sunset Boulevard’ at 75
At mid-year, the biggest comedy hit at a somewhat resurgent American box office has been a sleeper-success female-buddy movie. Maybe that will change in the weeks ahead.
Opinion
Opinion: History is a useful teacher for present and future
“Telling the truth about what we’ve done, how we’ve hurt, what we’ve built and where we are going is always hard and troublesome work.”
Podcasts
ARTSmemphis marks $100 million in grants
ARTSmemphis president and CEO Elizabeth Rouse joins Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of “The Sidebar.”